Rules Committee Hearing H.R 8035, H. Res. 1156, H.R. 6409, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6387.

The House Rules Committee convened on April 15, 2026, to consider several legislative measures including H.R. 6387, H.R. 6398, H.R. 6409 related to Clean Air Act regulatory reforms, H. Res. 1156 supporting tax policies for working families, and H.R. 8035 to extend authorities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702. The committee heard extensive testimony and debate on the environmental bills aimed at streamlining permitting processes and addressing wildfire and foreign pollution impacts, with partisan disagreement over their public health implications. The tax policy resolution was discussed as a recognition of prior tax legislation, with contrasting views on its benefits and costs. The committee also debated the FISA reauthorization bill, focusing on privacy, civil liberties, and national security concerns, including the proposed Biggs Amendment requiring warrants for certain searches. The committee approved rules for considering H. Res. 1156 and H.R. 8035 under closed rules, with recorded votes rejecting amendments to require warrant protections. The meeting included motions passed to report the bills and adjournment of the committee.